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Sensei Diaries #1: Beginnings

Sensei Diaries #1: Beginnings

September 25, 2023

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Beginnings are always such a formal procedure here in Japan. The beginning of any event must have a formal announcement. A shrine’s sacred space officially begins when one passes through a torii gate. New Years celebrations are so important that they span multiple days. Students are celebrated when entering a new school with a ceremony that is every b…

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